The New Small House

by Katie Hutchison

Overview

The New Small House by Katie Hutchison celebrates the charm and efficiency of compact living. Through beautiful examples and practical advice, Hutchison demonstrates how small homes can be thoughtfully designed to offer style, comfort, and functionality, making the most of every square foot.

Key Features:

• Inspiring Case Studies: Showcases small homes across a variety of styles and settings, providing creative design solutions for limited space.
• Efficient Space Planning: Offers smart ideas for maximizing storage, creating flexible layouts, and maintaining a spacious feel in smaller homes.
• Eco-Friendly Living: Highlights sustainable materials and energy-efficient design practices, ideal for environmentally-conscious homeowners.
• Detailed Photography: Stunning images illustrate the beauty and versatility of each small home, inspiring readers to reimagine compact living.
• Expert Design Tips: Practical advice from architects and designers on how to make small spaces livable, stylish, and functional.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631864407
Publisher:	The Taunton Press
Publication date:	10/20/2015
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Katie Hutchison is an architect with over 23 years of experience in residential design and is author of the best-selling The New Small House, also from The Taunton Press. She's sole proprietor of Katie Hutchison Studio, and provides design commentary to shelter magazines, such as Fine Homebuilding, and design blogs, including her own, House Enthusiast. Hutchison and her husband live in Warren, Rhode Island.

Editorial Reviews

"If you are thinking of building, you must read The New Small House, by architect Katie Hutchison (Taunton, 2015). She defines the small house as 1,700 sq. ft. or less, which is roughly the size of the New England house that she and her husband Chris call home. I think her ten small-house design strategies are especially useful — they offer a disciplined approach to analyzing what makes a small house feel larger than it is, and by extension what makes good design. Katie's book offers a wealth of examples for each strategy and shows houses by the water, in the country, in the village, in the town, and there is a final section on retreats. Think of the book as an extension of Sarah Susanka's famous Not So Big House series of publications. Use the principles to help you find the perfect house plan for your needs and lot!"

Houseplans.com - Dan Gregory